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Markéta Vondroušová is making headlines after an impressive run at the 2025 US Open, where she outclassed ninth seed Elena Rybakina in the fourth round on August 31, securing her spot in the quarterfinals[3][6][7]. This marks a significant comeback for the Czech player, whose career was interrupted by injuries and a difficult title defense at Wimbledon earlier in the year[3].

Vondroušová’s journey to the US Open quarterfinals included victories over Oksana Selekhmeteva, 32nd seed McCartney Kessler, and seventh seed Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, demonstrating a notable improvement following earlier second-round exits in Montreal and Cincinnati[1][4]. Her fourth-round win against Rybakina featured strong return games, winning 42.4% of points compared to Rybakina’s 32.2%, and showcased her resilience despite a challenging season build-up[4]

Her next match is a high-profile quarterfinal clash against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who has continued her dominance in the WTA rankings following her victories through the Grand Slams in 2025[3]. Vondroušová’s recent Berlin Open victory—her first title since Wimbledon 2023—was also a career milestone, making her the lowest-ranked champion in the tournament’s history and propelling her back into the top 100[1][2][5].

Despite a left shoulder surgery earlier this year and an early Wimbledon exit, Vondroušová’s current US Open performance is being widely regarded as a story of redemption and perseverance[3]. She has joined fellow Czechs Lehečka and Krejčíková in the quarterfinals, underscoring a strong showing for Czech tennis at this year’s US Open[7].

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